Kue Ape
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Kue Ape is a popular Indonesian street food that resembles a small, bowl-shaped pancake with a soft, fluffy center and crispy, thin edges. Made from a batter of rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and pandan leaves, Kue Ape has a distinctive green color and a mildly sweet, fragrant flavor, thanks to the pandan. The batter is cooked in a special concave pan, which gives it its unique shape, with the center remaining thick and spongy while the edges turn crispy.
Kue Ape is often enjoyed as a snack or dessert and is a favorite among children and adults alike in Indonesia.
Kue Ape Recipe (Indonesian Pandan Pancakes)
Ingredients (Makes about 8-10 Kue Ape)
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Rice flour – 2 tablespoons
- Coconut milk – 1 cup
- Sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder – ½ teaspoon
- Pandan paste – 1 teaspoon (or a few drops of pandan extract)
- Egg – 1 large
- Salt – A pinch
- Vegetable oil – For greasing the pan
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, pandan paste, and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
- Let the batter rest for 20-30 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld.
Step 2: Cook the Kue Ape
- Heat a small non-stick skillet or special kue ape pan over medium heat. Lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter (about ¼ cup) into the center of the pan. Swirl the pan gently to create a thin edge with a slightly thicker center.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the center is set but still soft.
- Carefully remove the kue ape and transfer it to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
Serving Suggestions
Kue Ape is best served fresh and warm. Enjoy them plain or pair them with:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Grated coconut
- Fresh fruit
| Name_ | Kue Ape |
|---|---|
| Origin_ | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Morphology_ | ⟁ Crepe |
| Flavor_ | sweet |
| Filling_ | various |
| Topping_ | various |
| Recipe_ | Kue Ape Recipe |
| « All Pancakes_ | |